Goodreads asked A. Umaz:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

A. Umaz Write for yourself. Having said that, it is obvious that most "writing" is a directed effort, designed for a particular audience, and in anticipation of some sort of reward. And in truth, that is the best "recipe" for success. But to truly find one's voice - to become truly extant on a written page - write what you feel, what you think, what you believe. If the persona you create on the page takes on a life of its own, a personality whose company you enjoy, then you can conspire to appeal to the marketplace.

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